Food & Beverage News

Behind how caffeine behaviors are shifting and what that means for operators. The morning daypart remains beverages’ most dependable profit engine, but it is no longer a guaranteed win for programs that treat caffeine as a blunt tool. Consumers still want energy early, yet they increasingly want that energy to come with a cleaner story,…

QSR operators looking for the next menu sensation may want to consider the crousty or a dip flight, just two of the items trending across the Atlantic. Fine dining chefs have long looked to Europe, especially France, for menu inspiration. Not so much fast-food burger, chicken and pizza concepts. For them, Asia seems to have…

OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Suja Life, Inc., a beverage manufacturer, filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO). The company, which applied to The Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “SUJA,” stated that share numbers to be offered and price range have not yet been determined.…

KANSAS CITY  — Functionality remains at the forefront of consumer shopping trends. Many are maintaining their hunger for foods and beverages formulated with higher levels of protein and fiber for strength and satiation. Now, consumers are adding a focus on hydration to the mix. New data from PepsiCo, Inc. suggests that, while 95% of American…

Coffee Project NY, New York City’s independent coffee retailer, roaster, and education hub, has been recognized by The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, ranking #3 in New York State, #22 in the USA and #63 across the continent. The announcement was made at the very first North, Central America and The Caribbean’s 100 Best Coffee…

North America’s bee populations are in trouble, but don’t blame honey bees. North America’s bee populations are in trouble, but don’t blame the honey bees. While some people argue that an overabundance of managed honey bees – those raised to help pollinate crops and produce honey – is causing native bees to disappear, the evidence…

Other issues include low prices and perceived “price gouging” by suppliers. WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Strong winds whipped around Doug Bartek, a fifth-generation farmer, as he headed into a grain bin to shovel soybeans onto a conveyor chute. The 60-year-old was anxious at the onset of the spring planting season, rattling off the long list…

The launch has been years in the making. McDonald’s full dive into crafted drinks will start next month, according to the Wall Street Journal. The upcoming menu will feature items like a Dirty Dr Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher, and will be priced lower than beverage chains such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros. Additionally, a…

SAN FRANCISCO — “Reformulate now or react later” was how Lu Ann Willams, co-founder and president of Innova Market Insights, summed up the future impact of GLP-1 medications on food and beverage. Williams was participating in a panel at the Future FoodTech conference that took place March 19-20 that was discussing food regulations and MAHA.…

The company said the move would expand its presence in a “new and fast-growing” market. French dairy and food products company Danone announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Huel, a U.K.-based maker of protein powders, meal replacement solutions and other plant-based “functional nutrition” products. Danone officials said the deal would bolster…